LUND, Sweden — Precise Biometrics AB, which develops and sells biometric security solutions based on fingerprints and smart cards, has won a procurement contract for national ID cards in Portugal.
The "Citizen Card" will replace several ID documents and will become the official ID document for all Portuguese citizens. The card will include functions for secure interaction with government administrations, civil identification, tax payment, social security, health, and in the future, elections.
A first pilot phase has started in the Azores region. After the initial roll-out more than 2 million cards will be given yearly. Precise Biometrics will supply 14 million licenses over a seven-year contract period. The project also includes delivery of the Precise 250 MC fingerprint readers.
